The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·07501·Announced 2006-10-02

Scubapro MK 20 Scuba Regulators Recalled for Service Upgrade

Scubapro is recalling about 48,500 MK 20 first stage regulators because over-tightening during service could cause failure and drowning. Consumers should have the unit serviced for free.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (drowning hazard) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Scubapro USA is recalling approximately 48,500 MK 20 first stage scuba regulators. The recall is necessary because over-tightening of the Yoke or Din retainer during annual servicing could result in a stress crack and failure of the regulator. If this failure occurs during a dive, the air supply could be interrupted, posing a drowning hazard.

The affected regulators were sold by authorized Scubapro dealers nationwide from January 1996 through December 2001 for about $260. Scubapro USA has received eight reports of units that failed after being serviced, but no injuries or underwater incidents have been reported.

Consumers can identify if the service upgrade has been completed by counting the vents on the plastic saddle located on the regulator. If the upgrade has not been completed, consumers should bring the regulator to any authorized Scubapro dealer to have the service upgrade completed free of charge. The service upgrade kit contains a Yoke or Din retainer that prohibits over-tightening during annual service.

The recalled product

Product
Scubapro® MK 20 First Stage Regulators
Manufacturer
Scubapro® USA, of El Cajon, Calif.
Category
Consumer Product — Scuba Diving Equipment
Hazard
Affected units
48,500

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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